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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,526.67, 23,282.85 and 4,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,526.67, 23,282.85 and 4,994.74 is: 7,489.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,526.67 : 23,282.85 = 4,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,526.67/23,282.85 = 4,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,526.67x = 23,282.85 × 4,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,526.67x = 116,291,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,291,724.00/15,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.81

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